ANU/The Canberra Times Meet the Author series

The ANU Meet the Author Series has captivated the Canberra community for nearly three decades now, drawing some of the biggest names in literature, history and current affairs.  Talks are regularly podcasted and .

Upcoming events

MTA
7 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Joan Beaumont

Joan Beaumont will be in conversation with Christina Twomey on her new book…

MTA
10 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Brooke Boney

Journalist and proud Gamilaroi woman Brooke Boney will be in conversation with…

MTA
15 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Kate Grenville

Kate Grenville will be in conversation with Ann McGrath on her new book…

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30 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author- Dervla McTiernan

Best-selling author Dervla McTiernan will be in conversation with Chris Hammer…

Past events

19 Sep 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Chanel Contos

Listen to the recording of Chanel Contos will be in conversation with…

13 Sep 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Leigh Sales

Listen to the recording of Leigh Sales will be in conversation with…

5 Sep 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Sam Roggeveen

Listen to the recording of Sam Roggeveen who was in conversation with Rory…

30 Aug 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Melissa Castan and Lynette Russell

Melissa Castan and Lynette Russell will be in conversation with Kim…

14 Aug 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Lea Ypi

Listen to the recording of Lea Ypi was in conversation with the Allan Behm on…

7 Aug 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Megan Davis and George Williams

Listen to the recording of Megan Davis and George Williams who was in…

2 Aug 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Anna Funder

Listen to the recording of Anna Funder who was in conversation with Virginia…

31 Jul 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Ryan Cropp

Listen to the recording of Ryan Cropp was in conversation with Mark McKenna on…

26 Jul 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Nick McKenzie

Listen to the recording of Nick McKenzie who was in conversation with Karen…

19 Jul 2023, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meet the author - Mikey Robins

  Listen to the recording of comedian and armchair historian Mikey…

28 Jun 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Bruce Wolpe

Listen to the recording of Bruce Wolpe who was in conversation with Mark Kenny…

20 Jun 2023, 6:00 pm

Meet the author - Sally Young

Listen to the recording of Sally Young who was in conversation with Mark Kenny…